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Plate of juicy Italian grilled chicken thighs with charred edges and herbs, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices on a light-colored serving platter.
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Grilled Italian Chicken Thighs

Without sacrificing the taste this chicken recipe is quite budget friendly especially since it uses thighs and pantry staples. It is a family favorite paired with pasta or fries and great for meal prep.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian / American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 400kcal
Author: Amira
Cost: $8.39 recipe / $2.09 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs ($5.6)
  • ¼ cup olive oil ($1.32)
  • 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar ($0.3)
  • Juice and zest of one lemon ($0.7)
  • 2 garlic cloves ($0.16)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder ($0.1)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning ($0.1)
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt or to taste ($0.03)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ($0.08)

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix all marinade ingredient together.
  • Place chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour marinade over.
  • Mix well to coat and marinate 1 hour to 24 hours.
  • Once the grill is hot, add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F/75°C.
  • Once the chicken is finished cooking, let them rest for a couple of minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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